Anybody else hate running?

i am with you there! I started the C25K and only made it thru the first week. Maybe I'm not in good enough shape to run, because I just feel like I can't do it, and It always brings back terrible memories of my PE teacher cracking the whip, making us run the mile in school! I figure if we can find other fun workouts that get us to our goal, there's nothing wrong with going that route!

Yess i feel the same way...as much as I can hate it at times I do it because it really helps me lose the pounds. However I put some music on or take a long walk.

Running and I have a love hate relationship! lol

I am working on running a 5k at the moment and couldn't hate running more--but I love the way it makes me feel. So I keep going.

My suggestion to you is that you try running again but maybe break up the running with some other form of cardio through the week too. I have had to do that and it seems like it makes going to run easier.

Just a suggestion!

Have you only ran on a treadmill?

Try trail running! Won't get bored, I promise!

agreed

I'm heading out for a run now. See, there is the misconception- it's hard to LIKE the actual running. It hurts, it can be boring, and long, but the feeling of accomplishment when it's done is unmatchable. It doesn't get easy ever and if it gets easier then you can push your mileage or speed. I just run slow and steady, don't allow stopping (anymore but I did when I first started) and always have music if I'm not with my husband. It gives me time to think, and makes me feel so much better when I'm done. Don't say you're not a runner- you just could end up being one some day. Also, running outside is so much better too- you map out some trails on your car for mileage- such as one mile out, one mile back. Then do 1.5 out, and 2 out, etc. Once you get out, you have to get back :-) Or a big loop if you prefer. Don't give up on running. Just try some new ideas? best of luck. Add me as friends people! :-)

For everyone that hates running and loves to read. I would suggest the book slow burn. This is not an advertisement or me promoting the book for the author i just seriously loved the book. It gave me a different view to running. I loved it!! Because like alot of people i was not very fond of running (:


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Have you only ran on a treadmill?

Try trail running! Won't get bored, I promise!

Absolutely! Trail running invigorates my whole life. Changing foliage, streams and waterfalls, wildlife, even having to watch your step because of roots and rocks, its all good! Being out in the woods makes me appreciate life. I used to hike a lot but now I just have to break out in a run anytime I'm in the woods.

Running is something that once you get to where you can run for long distances without about dying... then its fun.. until then its not fun tho... I dont' find it fun until I can get to where I can run 3-4 miles with ease.. then its fun to push myself.

I suggest entering a race. one in which you have to pay an entrance fee... its motivation and it keeps your drive to keep going up. Don't wanna waste the money do you?

I agree with the other ladies.. trail running is much better... it is also much harder in my opinion than the treadmill because it is a different kind of running... tread mills propell you, the road doesn't, you have to propel yourself.. makes it a better work out in less time. but I like it much better than the treadmill

Never thought I would consider myself a runner either, but I now do. The important thing is finding an activity you enjoy that you can stick with.

I used to feel the same way... I despised running with a passion! Now, I run 4-5 days a week. I agree that the biggest motivator (especially at the beginning) is the way you feel afterwards. But now, I feel like it's a time for me to really think and reflect on things... almost like a meditation. The steady movements can be very soothing and help me a lot with stress. It's also great to get to a point where you can realize that your body is working but can also feel like you can go forever... if you want to run, take it slow and work in to it. I started out running about 3 years ago doing 90 second intervals on a treadmill... but if you don't want to run (not don't like to, just don't want to), then don't. You have to do what works for you

Same here. I hate running with passion :explode: traumatized in high school. but I cycle a lot. Pure pleasure and lots of burned calories

Hey I love my trail running but I have to agree with you on cycling as well. I think I burn far more calories cycling and it is a great feeling to go fast and sweep through the turns. I even enjoy the challenge of hills. And dogs chasing me... dog sprint! I enjoy both road biking and mountain biking; totally different workouts but both great fun. And P90X is great; love that Plyo-X on rainy days. I do such a variety of things that I'm really no good at any one but do OK at each and enjoy all. I think (hope) that they all contribute to wholeness in fitness,

I think a lot of people are missing the point of the OP - she stopped pushing herself to do something that she didn't really like and found her joy and success through other methods of exercise. That, to me, is something to be very proud of!!

Personally running is one of those things that is keeping me going because it's something I NEVER thought I'd do and it's still quite a challenge for me (which keeps my competitive side motivated). I started last year with some short walks which progressively got longer and faster and then I started doing a little jogging. Once I came indoors this winter, I found out I could only jog at about 4.5mph but I slowly worked up my endurance and now I'm doing most intervals at 5 and even 6mph depending on the particular routine. Oops, sorry, went into a ramble there...never mind

I can't say I despise running, but it far from my favorite activity. I do it when there are not other options, but I much prefer doing Metabolic Resistance Training or HIIT (not using running usually) for my fat loss. Usually the workouts are under 30 minutes, and they burn fat like crazy. I have lost noticable inches since starting MRT as my primary exercise modality (that is only 3 weeks ago). I have never had quick changes in how my body was configured ever. I used to measure weekly and be happy if their was a very small change every week. Now I measure weekly and have seen very consistent .5" changes even while my weight did not change that much. I will run if I have to. I will run playing various sports, but just running for the sake of running those long distances, nope. I think my only exception to that is if I decide to do the warrior dash, in which case I would do a month or so of distance running in preparation.

I don't hate it but when I do feel like running I go to the track and do warm up laps. Then I'll do lunges, skips, hops, and a lot of other track work. I like to change things all the time.